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HIARCS Chess for iPad

HIARCS Chess for iPad

Play, analyse, learn & improve

192 ratings
155 reviews
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🏰 Strategy
$9.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 12, 2011
  • September 11, 2026

Developer

Applied Computer Concepts Ltd.
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About

This app offers a powerful chess engine for playing and analyzing games. It caters to all skill levels, from beginners to Grandmasters, with adjustable opponent strengths and coaching features to help you improve your game. Explore classic matches and learn from a vast opening theory database.

✓Extremely strong chess engine
✓Suitable for all player levels
✓Advanced coaching features
✓Multiple playing modes
✓Adjustable Elo strengths
✓PGN database transfer
✓Large tournament book
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of HIARCS Chess for iPad. Based on 192 reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🚀Powerful chess engine
  • 👍Adjustable playing strength
  • 👍Realistic human-like play
  • 👍Excellent coaching and analysis features
  • 👍Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 👍Comprehensive opening book
  • 👍Versatile customization options

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔍Small and hard-to-read text
  • 🔍Cluttered and outdated UI design
  • 💰Expensive compared to other chess apps
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What's New in HIARCS Chess for iPad

13.9.0

September 11, 2026

+ Enhanced game play and chess analysis + More energy-efficient adaptive Elo levels from beginner to Grandmaster + Improved chess coaching with multiple-move advice + Improved PGN database and clipboard handling + Updated chess data and new TopGames2026 database + Improved Dark Mode support + Improved Millennium eBoard support + Latest iOS compatibility and user interface improvements

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User reviews

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There is still no FEN Import/Paste function.

It would be great to have a FEN clipboard/email import function. Back <~> Forward buttons to navigate already open PGN.
RakshitarRakshitar

Hobby Player

I found for me the ability to learn from game playing increased with all the options using the colour codes for good to bad moves
CentralObsessionCentralObsession

Great Teaching tool

Enjoy not have to be linked to the internet. Unlike Webb based game platforms. Very tough to beat, but a learning experience. I have the latest versions of Chessbase and Fritz, and this is comparable to them.
AbletmsAbletms

One of the best chess apps available

I’ve been using HIARCS for many years now, and I have long considered it one of the very best chess apps I’ve ever used. This HD version for my iPad is exceptional! It has all the great features I’ve used for years, plus it looks great on my iPad’s screen. Well done as always!
mkp1151mkp1151

Perfect Chess Program

This is everything you need in an AI chess program. Instant feed back from color coded dots and squares lets you know the weakness and strength of your planned move. Very easy to read on an iPad. Very well laid out on the screen.
mikelombmikelomb
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Compatibility issues with iOS 8 and newer

Bug

Graphical issues with move quality display

Bug

Inability to resign or stop the game clock

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add ability to view and navigate variations

Feature

Improve visibility and placement of game clocks

Feature

Implement FEN clipboard/email import function

Feature

Add back/forward buttons to navigate games

Feature

Increase font size and readability of text

Feature

FAQ

What does HIARCS Chess do?

HIARCS Chess provides a powerful chess engine for playing against the computer, analyzing your games, and improving your chess skills. It offers adjustable difficulty levels and advanced coaching features suitable for players of all strengths.

What are the key features of HIARCS Chess?

Key features include an extremely strong chess engine with GM-level performance, suitability for beginners to Grandmasters, advanced coaching, multiple playing modes, adjustable Elo strengths, PGN game database transfer, and a large tournament book with extensive opening variations.

How much does HIARCS Chess cost?

Based on the provided information, HIARCS Chess is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase for the full app.

What are common use cases for HIARCS Chess?

Common use cases include playing practice games against a strong opponent, analyzing past games to identify mistakes and improve strategy, learning new opening variations from the extensive tournament book, and tracking your chess improvement with an Elo rating.

Is HIARCS Chess compatible with my device?

The application is specifically named 'HIARCS Chess for iPad', suggesting it is designed for iPad devices. It supports all four screen orientations and offers an iPad-tailored user interface.